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Family dispute leads to deadly stabbing in Lawrence

Police say two men were involved in an altercation where one was stabbed and died at the hospital.
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LAWRENCE, Indiana — Lawrence Police detectives are investigating a Saturday morning stabbing that resulted in the man's death and the arrest of another man described as a close family member.

The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. at a house in the 12500 block of Teacup Way off 62nd Street and Carroll Road.

Police said a domestic altercation led to the stabbing. The victim, identified as 74-year-old Bobbie Gene Hill, was taken to a local hospital for treatment but passed away. According to the Marion County Coroner's Office, Hill's cause of death was determined to be "possible multiple share force injuries."

The suspect was detained, then arrested on a preliminary charge of murder.

The Marion County Prosecutor's Office said Eric Futrell was charged May 2 for his alleged role in the deadly stabbing.

The suspect has not been identified by police, who said the incident was isolated to the family of the victim and suspect and there is no threat to the public. 

The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will determine the final charges.

Check back for updates to this developing story.

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